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The tragic death of 44-year-old aesthetician Vikki Soloman has left a community in mourning and raised urgent questions as formal legal proceedings against her former partner, Lee Greenan, begin. As the judicial process unfolds at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, here is everything verified in the case so far.
Lee Greenan, 46, was formally charged after Police Scotland responded to reports of a severe disturbance at Vikki’s home on Craigievar Square, East Craigs, at approximately 8:45 PM on Monday, July 20. Upon arrival, officers found Vikki with serious injuries; despite paramedics' efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Greenan appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, July 23, facing a three-count charge sheet: murder, assault, and assault to injury. He made no plea, was committed for further examination, and remains remanded in custody.
Yes. Police Scotland has confirmed Greenan was arrested and charged in direct connection with her death. Detective Inspector Mark McGraw stated there is no wider threat to the public, and no additional suspects are being sought.
Under Scottish law and strict sub judice rules, specific evidence regarding motive remains protected while court proceedings are active to protect the integrity of a trial.
While the specific evidence is restricted, the case aligns with national statistics showing women are disproportionately at risk from current or former partners. The formal charges—incorporating murder alongside two assault charges—form the crux of the Crown's case, with forensic teams scouring Vikki's home and the nearby Mid Yoken pub as part of the comprehensive probe.
Greenan has been identified in reports as Vikki's ex-partner. While court filings have not specified the precise timeline of their personal relationship, public records show Greenan was a former director of Edinburgh-based Premier Plumbing Supplies Limited until April 2026, establishing his local business ties while police continue mapping the background of the case.
Under Scottish solemn procedure, Greenan is scheduled to appear in court again within eight days of his initial July 23 hearing.
At this upcoming appearance, prosecutors and defence counsel will review preliminary findings, where Greenan may either enter a plea or be fully committed for trial ahead of formal indictment by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
Beyond the legal proceedings, Vikki is remembered as a devoted mother of two boys, a thriving entrepreneur, and a pillar of the community.
She built Vikki Soloman Aesthetics into a respected practice and became a leading advocate for statutory safety standards across the non-surgical beauty sector. She gave evidence in the Scottish Parliament and collaborated closely with Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, who praised her "effervescent charm" and leadership.
Tributes continue to flood social media, with friends remembering her as "the kindest soul" and "an amazing lady taken far too soon". Floral tributes and a balloon reading "Mum" line the driveway of her East Craigs home.
